5 things we learned from Michigan Football win over Colorado State

Passing attack has more potential

The pass offense was a little disappointing. There’s no other way to say it. Roman Wilson made a big play and Erick All also had a 22-yard reception, but those were the only two plays over 20 yards that it created.

That’s not going to be good enough. It was the first game without Josh Gattis calling the plays in a few years and it seemed a little conservative.

Yes, Michigan didn’t need to take shots downfield but it looked like some guys were open and Cade didn’t even take any shots. Ronnie Bell caught one pass for nine yards and Andrel Anthony caught one for five. A.J. Henning got only one carry.

I get that Michigan football ran the ball a lot and that’s going to continue to be the bread and butter but they need to take some shots down the field too. It could have been a function of the quarterback but in the last two games — Georgia and Colorado State — it was clear McCarthy was the better quarterback.

The offense — the passing game in particular — still has another gear or two it can hit. The talent at tight end and receiver is as good as anywhere on the roster.

Michigan needs to take advantage and it needs to play its best quarterback — McCarthy in order for the passing game and this team to reach its full potential.